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Pokemon Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Mega Malamar Hints
- Screenshot by Game Freak, courtesy of The Pokemon Company and Nintendo

Okay, Pokemon fans, we need to talk. The official Pokemon YouTube channel has been dropping some seriously weird videos lately, and frankly, I’m starting to wonder if someone over at Game Freak has been hitting the Pecha Berries a little too hard.

What’s All This Malamar Madness About?

Screenshot of Pokemon Legends Z-A, Courtesy of Nintendo

Picture this: you’re scrolling through YouTube, minding your own business, when suddenly you’re hit with live-action videos of real people declaring their undying love for Malamar. Not Pikachu. Not Charizard. Malamar – that upside-down squid that most of us forgot existed until right about now.

These aren’t your typical Pokemon promotional videos either. We’re talking full-on dramatic confessions from actual humans proclaiming their devotion to one of X and Y’s most bizarre creatures. It’s giving major “I need an adult” vibes, but in the best possible way.

The Mega Evolution Connection

Here’s where things get spicy. Pokemon Legends Z-A is on the horizon, and everyone’s been speculating about which Pokemon might get the Mega Evolution treatment. While we were all busy theorizing about obvious choices, Game Freak decided to throw us a curveball that hit us right in the nostalgia.

Malamar getting a Mega Evolution would actually be pretty wild when you think about it. This Pokemon is already known for its mind-bending abilities and that whole “flipping your 3DS upside down to evolve it” gimmick from the original games. A Mega Malamar could take that psychological warfare to a whole new level.

Why This Marketing Strategy Is Genius

Let’s be real – when was the last time you genuinely thought about Malamar? The Pokemon Company knows exactly what they’re doing here. By focusing on this overlooked Gen 6, they’re creating buzz around a creature that desperately needed some love.

The timing couldn’t be better either. With Legends Z-A bringing us back to Kalos, spotlighting underrated Pokemon from that region makes perfect sense. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, remember this weird squid thing? Well, it’s about to become your new obsession.”

What This Means for Legends Z-A

If these hints are real (and honestly, what else could they be?), we might be looking at some seriously creative Mega Evolution designs. Malamar’s already got that whole upside-down aesthetic going on, so imagine what Game Freak could do with a Mega form.

The psychological aspect could be incredible too. Maybe Mega Malamar gets abilities that mess with opponent stats or even flip the battle interface. The possibilities are endless, and I’m here for all of it.

Final Thoughts

Whether you love it or find it absolutely bonkers, you’ve got to admit – Pokemon knows how to keep us talking. These Malamar videos might be the weirdest marketing campaign we’ve seen in years, but they’re working. We’re all discussing a Pokemon that barely registered on most people’s radar just weeks ago.

So buckle up, trainers. If Mega Malamar really is coming to Legends Z-A, we’re in for one heck of a psychic ride.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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